Tyrianna Sorrell
Academic Advisor
Office of the Dean, College of Applied Health Sciences
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Contact
Building & Room:
Physical Education Building (PEB) 347
Address:
901 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608
Email:
About
Majors I advise: AHS Undeclared, Disability & Human Development, Health Information Management, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Rehabilitation Sciences
While in college, I experienced: Being overwhelmed with all of the options for involvement! As a first-generation college student, new student orientation and campus life was a lot to take in. I still got involved in quite a bit of student organizations and jobs, but I missed out on key support services like TRiO because I didn't understand what being "first-gen" meant. My advice would be to take your time before saying "yes" to things and find your big 3 organizations: one professional/career, one for your major, and one for fun!
Higher Education Background:
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism with a Spanish minor from Illinois State University
Master of Science in Student Affairs & Higher Education from Indiana State University
Interests and Hobbies: Plants/Gardening, Crochet, Woodworking, Painting, Group Fitness Instruction, Strength Training, Cooking, Service, YouTube Deep Dives
Top Life Defining Moments in Higher Education:
Working for TV 10, our campus news station and seeing myself on cable television
Joining my sorority, Zeta Phi Beta, and making lifelong friends
Learning how to live on my own as an undergraduate
Moving around Indiana for graduate school and my first professional role
Working with students and colleagues in a hybrid/virtual world post COVID-19 shutdowns
Finding my home at UIC
Professional Leadership
Director of Academic Advising and Study Abroad, Concordia University Chicago
Licensures and Certifications
AFAA/NASM Certified Group Fitness Instructor
POUND Fitness Instructor/POUND Pro
Mental Health First Aid
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Trainer
Professional Memberships
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - Searching for a chapter home!
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity - Life Member